Do you ever stop and think about how the news that we listen to and rely on to educate and inform us is delivered to us? The purpose of this assignment is to examine news articles from various decades and note the changes of the stories that are told and how they are told.
For example, if you browse a newspaper or magazine from the 1950’s and then one from the 1990’s you will find a remarkable difference in the news that actually makes the paper and the manner in which it is reported.
You are to choose two articles from the following time periods and give an overview of each.
The last part of the project is the meaningful part, as I want you to report the differences that you observed decade to decade.
What is the most obvious difference? What are the similarities? Which do you think is more reliable?
The decades you will be gathering information from are:
Online Research Platform - Record, organize, synthesize information and research; create Works Cited pages; share your work with your teacher through the site.Use this tool to cite sources, set up notecards, collaborate on a project, create a Works Cited page and to share your work to your teacher's course drop box. See Mrs. Cellucci with questions or if you need assistance.
Current Affairs Media Project
Do you ever stop and think about how the news that we listen to and rely on to educate and inform us is delivered to us? The purpose of this assignment is to examine news articles from various decades and note the changes of the stories that are told and how they are told.
For example, if you browse a newspaper or magazine from the 1950’s and then one from the 1990’s you will find a remarkable difference in the news that actually makes the paper and the manner in which it is reported.
You are to choose two articles from the following time periods and give an overview of each.
The last part of the project is the meaningful part, as I want you to report the differences that you observed decade to decade.
What is the most obvious difference? What are the similarities? Which do you think is more reliable?
The decades you will be gathering information from are:
1950’s
1960’s
1970’s
1980’s
1990’s
2000-present
Please be sure to cite ALL of your sources.
Web sites
Today in History Archive- Library of Congress
Historic American Newspapers - Chronicling America - Library of Congress
This day in history:
Links to NEWSPAPERS at the bottom of the library webpage:
Databases
Works Cited/Avoiding Plagiarism Guidance:
NoodleTools - WHS Login Page
Online Research Platform - Record, organize, synthesize information and research; create Works Cited pages; share your work with your teacher through the site. Use this tool to cite sources, set up notecards, collaborate on a project, create a Works Cited page and to share your work to your teacher's course drop box. See Mrs. Cellucci with questions or if you need assistance.FAQ's, How To's and Instructions
Noodletools directions.doc
Avoiding Plagiarism
The Purdue University Owl SiteWHS Style Manual
Westborough High School guide for citing sourcesWHS Plagiarism Policy
QUESTIONS?
Ask the Librarian, Mrs. Cellucci